VarDumper
v1.0.2by borantula · updated 11 years ago
A plugin to include var-dump package to use dump() function while developing or debugging.
- Rank
- #15,316
- Down12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 134
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,180 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
VarDumper at a glance
VarDumper is a WordPress plugin by borantula with 100+ active installs, the #15,316 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.2 came out on Dec 21, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “var_dump”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | VarDumper |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 134 · -5.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 133 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 133 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 135 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 135 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 134 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 134 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 141 |
Rank over time
#15,316 · up 22 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,316 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,304 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,321 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,301 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,276 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,245 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,399 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,368 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,283 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,271 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,354 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,317 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,338 |
Growth %
Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.74% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.50% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.48% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.75% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.96% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 21, 2015
- Last updated
- Dec 21, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about VarDumper
How many websites use VarDumper?
VarDumper is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,316 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has VarDumper been downloaded?
3,180 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was VarDumper last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Dec 21, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is VarDumper compatible with the latest WordPress?
VarDumper’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is VarDumper still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does VarDumper have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to VarDumper?
The plugins most like VarDumper, by the tags they share, are WP-Dump (30+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 134 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | borantula |
| First released | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 21, 2015 |
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